 The "narrative/identity account" suggests that the reminiscence bump occurs because a sense of self-identity develops during adolescence and early adulthood.Research suggests that memories that have more influence and significance to one's self are more frequently rehearsed in defining one's identity, and are therefore better remembered later in life (Ece & Gulgoz, 2014).Self-identity formation provides added motivation for using cognitive processes to ensure recall of these memories.